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Victorian Gold Snake Necklace with Turquoises and Garnets
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In the Victorian era, snakes were not perceived as fearsome. Rather, they symbolized:
Eternity (because a coiled snake forms a continuous circle)
Rebirth and transformation (shedding its skin)
Wisdom
Protection
Most importantly, snakes symbolized eternal love.
The real reason snake jewelry became so fashionable is Queen Victoria.
When Prince Albert proposed to her in 1839, he gave her an engagement ring in the shape of a snake coiled around her finger, set with an emerald (her birthstone).
When Queen Victoria wore it, the entire British public followed suit.
- Year
- 1860
- Origin
- Great Britain
- Materials
- Yellow Gold
- Style
- Victorian
- Gemstone
- Garnet
- Gemstone
- Turquoise
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Victorian gold necklace with a moving link design, featuring a textured snake head adorned with cabochon-cut turquoises and garnets.
This ducat necklace is crafted entirely from 14-karat yellow gold (0.585 fineness) and plated with higher-grade gold.
The necklace features five turquoises and two natural garnets.
Total length: approximately 38 cm
Weight: 11.04 g
Good condition, with dents and marks consistent with age. Discoloration on the back of the snake head.
Provenance: Most likely Great Britain, mid-19th century.
A gemological certificate is included with your purchase.
This antique necklace can also be worn as a bracelet - see photo.